Game developers most important platforms for future growth as of 2019

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Jessica Clement,
Aug 19, 2021
Game developers are responsible for creating the next big hit in the video game world and producing hours of entertainment for gamers across the globe. During a 2019 survey, 76 percent of game developers deemed PC very important for the future growth of the industry, while only 19 percent believed social network games would be significant for future growth.

Most important gaming platforms for future growth according to game developers worldwide as of March 2019

CharacteristicShare of respondents
PC 76%
Consoles 74%
Android 53%
iOS 50%
Virtual Reality 37%
Analog Games 31%
Dedicated Handhelds 23%
Mac 20%
Pervasive games/ARGs/Big Games 19%
Social Network Games 19%
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November 2019

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March to May, 2019

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1,116 respondents

Age group

18-67 years

Method of interview

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